Engine repair for a 2008 Lexus GS
Engine repair for the 2008 Lexus GS: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2008 Lexus GS for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2008 Lexus GS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 227 L (8 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,744 | $4,130 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Lexus GS
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (12), unknown or other (8) and exterior lighting (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V432000 | 2018-06-26 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a... |
| 14V647000 | 2014-10-15 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10,... |
| 13V395000 | 2013-09-04 | engine | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19,... |
| 10V309000 | 2010-07-06 | engine and engine cooling:engine | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 LEXUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2008. MICRO-FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE MATERIAL OF THE VALVE SPRING MAY DEGRADE THE STRENGTH OF THE VALVE SPRING, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE SPRING TO BREAK. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the GS
For engine work on your 2008 Lexus GS, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your car, your notes
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid. The powertrain to know here is the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid, with rear-wheel drive.
What to send us
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
A car meanwhile
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Good habits for your car
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Still deciding?
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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